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I Wish For You Love

As I step out into the warm summer breeze I take a few moments to offer a quick prayer Uncustomarily, on grass, I drop to my knees, And I wish for you love. Sweet peace flows over me in a velvety layer As I lift my voice to the author of all good things I take a few moments to offer a quick prayer, And I wish for you love. Rising to my feet, I could swear my heart sings I continue to pray silently to the loving God, As I lift my voice to the Author of all good things, And I wish for you love. My feet planted firmly in the greenish sod I know that warm feeling of unconditional love I continue to pray silently to the loving God, And I wish for you love. From the heavens comes a light from above As I step out into the warm summer breeze, I know that warm feeling of unconditional love Uncustomarily, on grass, I drop to my knees, And I wish for you love. [modified Terzenelle w/Refrain] THIRD PLACE WINNER Written May 28, 2022 Submitted to "If Only My Wish Would Come True" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/24/2022 11:47:00 AM

Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write. Today, be blessed with your win...........

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2022 4:10:00 AM

This is lovely "As I lift my voice to the Author of all good things,"

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2022 9:44:00 AM

Thank you, Caren. I loved writing this poem.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/30/2022 8:52:00 AM

Thanks for penning this masterpiece for us all, Milt, a fave

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2022 9:19:00 AM

Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker. Your response to my poem made me feel very happy about it. Hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/29/2022 10:42:00 PM

Very beautifully written poem.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2022 9:20:00 AM

Thanks, arthur, so much for your affirmative comment.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 5/29/2022 5:10:00 AM

A heartwarming piece filled with the love you have and the love you "wish" to give through the hand of God. Beautiful! :)Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 8:22:00 AM

Thank you, Paulette, for your thoughtful response to my poem.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/29/2022 2:09:00 AM

Something our world is lacking right now, so much hatred everywhere, if your wish was granted what a wonderful world it would be. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 8:23:00 AM

So true, Tom. So true. Thanks for your response.

Bill Baker

Date: 5/28/2022 11:02:00 PM

Tender thoughts on unconditional love and how to acknowledge and appreciate it. Thanks for sharing with us through your poetry, Milt. Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 8:23:00 AM

Bill, I appreciate your comments so much. Thank you for always being here.

Marco Chies

Date: 5/28/2022 4:20:00 PM

I think the right word for this poem is just one: charming. but then I realize there's another: intoxicating. you nailed it, milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2022 6:49:00 PM

Thank you, Marco. Kind of a departure from my usual stuff, but I envisioned it best with the Terzanelle form and a refrain. Who knows? Don't want to get boxed in to the forms too much. Occasionally have to do something different.